Bruins Milan Lucic to take leave of absence from team following arrest

PUBLICATION

Sam Hutch
November 18, 2023 (12:00)

SHARE THIS STORY

This story is still developing, but it looks like the Boston Bruins will be without forward Milan Lucic for some time after he was arrested on Friday night following what is being called a domestic dispute.

According to Bruins writer Joe Haggerty of Substack, the Boston Bruins organization has released the following statement on the matter; take a look.

Milan Lucic taking an «indefinite leave of absence» from team after an alleged domestic incident. Statement from the Bruins: «The Boston Bruins are aware of an incident involving Milan Lucic Friday evening. Milan is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team The organization takes these matters very seriously and will work with the Lucic family to provide any support and assistance they may need. We will have no further comment at this time

Not too much is known about the incident at this time other than it is of the is of the domestic nature, more information will follow.

However, this isn't the first incident that Lucic has had of this nature.

MUST READ

Jan 10, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Vancouver Canucks center J.T. Miller (9) looks on against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

11 hours ago | By Tom Banks

J.T. Miller Opens Up On The Tough Situation He's In With The Vancouver Canucks

Dec 28, 2024; Elmont, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) talks to defenseman Kris Letang (58) during the second period against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

12 hours ago | By Tom Banks

Elliotte Friedman: Penguins Personnel had Doubts on Dubas over Tristan Jarry's Abysmal Contract

Dec 21, 2024; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones (4) and center Ryan Donato (8) during the first period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

13 hours ago | By Tom Banks

Chicago Blackhawks Defenseman Seth Jones Reportedly Drawing interest Around the League

New York Islanders forward Maxim Tsyplakov making an illegal hit on Flyers center Ryan Poehling

14 hours ago | By Graham Montgomery

NHL DoPS Lays the Hammer on Islanders Forward Maxim Tsyplakov for Questionable Hit

Jan 14, 2020; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward JT Miller (9) passes the puck by Winnipeg Jets defenseman Luca Sbisa (5) during the first period at Bell MTS Place. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-Imagn Images

16 hours ago | By Graham Montgomery

NHL Analyst Drops a Massive Update On JT Miller Sweepstakes; New Team Gaining Traction to Acquire Star Player

Oct 26, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman John Klingberg (3) in action during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Toronto Maple Leafs at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

17 hours ago | By Tom Banks

John Klingberg Finds New NHL Home With Canadian Contender

Jan 16, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Los Angeles Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper (35) watches as Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller (9) and forward Elias Pettersson (40) battle for the rebound with forward Trevor Moore (12) and defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov (84) in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

18 hours ago | By Julien Trekker

Embarrassing Footage Emerges of JT Miller Giving up on the Play in Last Night's Game

Jan 14, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) shoots the puck in the second period against the New York Rangers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

19 hours ago | By Julien Trekker